Introduction
I have created a WebQuest that is designed to inform students on Orcas in capitivity. I urge you to form a judgement based on information found in your research.
Orcas are very intelligent and emotional animals. They can swim more than 100 miles per day and communicate in ways much like language. The orca pods are a tight-knit family and the offspring never leave their mother. Should orcas be held in captivity?
Task
After you have examined the resources you must determine what position you stand for (judgement) on ocras in captivity. You will document one fact from each resource that supports your judgement and present the information using Google slides.
Your Google slides should demonstrate your knowledge of the resources and should include relevant facts to inform the audience on your position (judgement) on orcas in captivity.
Process
I have provided a list of resources for you to use to help form a judgment. Click on each source and watch or read the information.
You must produce at least three facts (one from each resource) from the provided resource list that supports your judgment on orcas in captivity.
- Using Google docs, document any facts that support your judgement on ocas in captivity after clicking on each link.
Resources:
- Watch the movie Blackfish: http://blaskfishmovie.com.
- http://www.orcanetwork.org
- https://www.whaleresearch.com
Evaluation
Rubric
Knowledge and Understanding
|
Clear understanding of issues |
Limited success in use of terms and concepts. |
Some success in use of terms and concepts. |
Moderate success in use of terms and concepts. |
Exceeds terms and concepts with a clear understanding of issues. |
/5 |
Thinking and Inquiry
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Research |
0-2.9 |
3.0-3.4 |
3.5-3.9 |
4.0-5 |
Total: |
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Collection of Information |
Information indicates limited research skills. |
Information indicates moderately effective research skills using one or more source. |
Information indicates effective research skills using two or more sources. |
Information indicates excellent research skills using three sources. |
/5 |
Application
|
Google Slides |
0-2.9 |
3.0-3.4 |
3.5-3.9 |
4.0-5 |
Total: |
|
Layout of facts to support judgement |
Has 0-1 slide and no clear plan for the organization of information. |
Has 2-3 slides, some information is logically sequenced, and information somewhat supports judgement. |
Has 3-4 slides, most information is organized, clear, and information mostly supports judgement. |
Has at least 5 slides with organized information that supports judgment and two graphics. |
/5 |
Delivery
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Presentation |
0-2.9 |
3.0-3.4 |
3.5-3.9 |
4.0-5 |
Total: |
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Oral presentation on Content |
The speaker says practically nothing. The speaker focuses primarily on irrelevant content. The speaker appears to ignore the listener and the situation. |
The speaker includes some irrelevant content. The speaker wanders off the topic. The speaker uses words and concepts that are inappropriate for the content. |
The speaker focuses primarily on relevant content. The speaker sticks to the topic. The speaker adapts the content in a general way to the listener and the situation. |
The speaker provides a variety of types of content appropriate for the task, such as generalizations, details, examples and various forms of evidence. |
/5 |
Conclusion
Congrats!! You have successfully researched and formed your position (judgment) on orcas in captivity. How do you feel?
I want you to take a minute to reflect on your work and the impact it has made on you.
Reflection:
1. Did your initial judgement on orcas in captivity change after you read and watched the resources?
2. Did the film have a stronger impact on your judgment? Why?
3. Do you think this issue on orcas and/or animals in captivity are worth discussing and informing others about? Why?
4. Describe the overall project in your own words.
Credits
Resources:
- Watch the movie Blackfish: http://blaskfishmovie.com.
- http://www.orcanetwork.org
- https://www.whaleresearch.com